Trainee Solicitor Review
at A&O Shearman
Graduate Job
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
3.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at A&O Shearman?
Good
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Legal tasks
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Good opportunities - occasional admin tasks but overall engaging and high value tasks
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Very well
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
Comes with the job - not surprising and it is what we signed up for
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate A&O Shearman initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
3/5
How would you rate A&O Shearman CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great firm
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to A&O Shearman?
No
